17.0"Like the straight Brick House Chardonnay, not giving much away on the nose, just a slight creaminess. On the palate, this is super-refined and a big step up. Tight, mineral, no hint of struck-match character but upright and structured with terrific freshness slicing through the fruit and creamy texture. Moderate concentration but it has length and finesse. As it warms up in the glass, the depths seem to emerge, giving more noticeable length in a restrained, elegant style. (JH)"–Oct 2015